Ogikubo Kyoritsu Shika
Ogikubo Kyoritsu Shika is a dental clinic on the third floor of the Moriya Building in Ogikubo, Suginami — a quiet residential pocket of west Tokyo that’s home to a lot of long-term expats. The clinic covers standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, basic restorative care. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but don’t assume the front desk will be fluent. You may need to rely on a translation app or bring a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. The building location means you’ll need to look up rather than around when you arrive — third-floor clinics in Japan are easy to walk past. Ogikubo Station is close, which makes this genuinely convenient if you’re in Suginami or commuting from the Chuo or Sobu lines. Solid neighborhood dentist energy — not a flashy international clinic, but functional and accessible for routine care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss dental experience. Appointments tend to run on time, which matters when you’re navigating a clinic in a second language. Dentists are reported as thorough and unhurried — they explain what they’re doing, even if that explanation is partly in Japanese. The vibe is calm and professional, typical of a well-run neighborhood practice. Not a lot of hand-holding for expats, but patients generally leave feeling like the work was done properly.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kyoritsu-dental.com/
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東京都杉並区上荻１－１６－３ 森谷ビル３Ｆ
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Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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